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Here's the 'Good News' that happened in Central Georgia: July 21-27

Here's the good news you may have missed that happened in our area last week

MACON, Ga. — 1. 'That's the bond we have:' Laurens County school resource officer asks student to be in his wedding

School Resource Officer Demetrius Green and student Carter Haskins have been best buds since the moment they met.

2. Macon law firm awards UGA student for essay on new driving law

The Buzzell, Welsh and Hill law firm awarded Adrian Thomas, Jr. $2500 for his essay on a new driving law that could help teens behind the wheel

3. How Communities in Schools helped a Macon man achieve his Air Force dreams

Growing up in poverty, Savion Wright says he would not be where he is today if it wasn't for the help of Communities in Schools.

4. Warner Robins Little League regional tournament celebrates 10 years

The Warner Robins Southeastern regional tournament complex is celebrating it's tenth year hosting the games

5. Chef Mark Robinson awarded Bibb County's teacher of the year

Congratulations to Mark Robinson from W.S. Hutchings College and Career Academy on being Bibb County's 2020 Teacher of the Year!

6. Mentorship program gives boys role models for life

The Adopt-a-Role Model program has been helping at risk youth for 29 years.

7. Houston County Schools names 2019-20 'Teacher of the Year'

The 2019-20 Houston County Teacher of the Year award went to Matt Arthur Elementary’s Kathy Releford.

8. 'They make you smile real quick:' Dublin flower shops gives 200 bouquets to veterans

As part of the "Make Someone Smile" week, Teleflora donates more than 30,000 mugs and flowers to local florists nationwide.

9. Middle Georgia State Sky Camp encourages the next generation of pilots

Forty campers, ages 10-15, learn how to build rockets and fly planes at Middle Georgia State's Sky Camp at the Macon Downtown Airport.

10. 'Shop Talk:' Dublin organization promotes positive fatherhood techniques

The organization Fathers Among Men are trying to start conversations about how more men can be productive fathers by hosting talks at a local barbershop.

11. Monroe County Emergency Services Dive Rescue and Recovery Team becomes nationally certified

Monroe County firefighters volunteered to spend over 50 hours training in the water.

12. Bibb investigator helps solve half a dozen cases through fingerprinting

Cpl. Jeff Pettis' work has helped solve a murder, burglary, and auto theft this summer.

13. Revived Elko church to sing national anthem at Macon Bacon game

Pastor Wayne Holcomb revived the church in 2014, and now they're celebrating how far they've come at Macon Bacon's 'Faith and Fellowship' game.

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